Red Bean Chili Con Carne Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Red beans14 Ounce
 Warm water2 Pint
 Salt pork strip2
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Olive oil1/8 Pint
 Onions4
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 2 lb. minced beef tablespoons flour
 3 tablespoons chilli powder or less
 Oregano1 Teaspoon
 16 oz. tinned tomatoes
 Golden syrup1 Tablespoon
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

Soak 14 oz. red beans overnight covered in water.
Drain.
Add 2 1/2 pints warm water, 2 strips salt pork and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cook slowly for at least 2 hours until done.
Heat 1/8 pint olive oil.
Add 4 chopped onions, 2 cloves crushed garlic.
Cook until transparent.
Stir in 2 lb. minced beef.
Cook until meat is browned.
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons chilli powder, 1 teaspoon oregano.
Mix well.
Stir in 16 oz. tinned tomatoes, 1 tablespoon golden syrup and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Simmer over moderate heat for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
Combine the meat and the beans, salt and pepper to taste.
Add more chilli powder if you prefer a hotter chilli.
Put aside to cool.
Reheat next day over low heat.
Serve in the centre of a corn meal souffle' ring.
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